Marlins vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 2, 2023

The Miami Marlins (29-28) are favorites (-200) on the moneyline when they take on the Oakland Athletics (12-46) Friday at 6:40 PM ET, live on BSFL.

Edward Cabrera takes the mound for Miami while Shintaro Fujinami is Oakland’s starter for the contest.

Marlins vs. Athletics Odds

  • Marlins odds to win: -200
  • Athletics odds to win: +168
  • Spread: Marlins -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • TV: BSFL
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    Who Will Win Marlins vs. Athletics?

    Marlins and Athletics Betting Trends

    The Marlins have compiled a 12-12 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games).

    Miami has played as moneyline favorites of -200 or shorter in only one game this season, which it lost.

    This season, the Athletics have won 12 out of the 57 games, or 21.1%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    Oakland has entered 31 games this season as the underdog by +168 or more and is 5-26 in those contests.

    The Marlins have played in 56 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 25 times (25-29-2).

    Games involving the Athletics have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 30 of 58 chances this season.

    Marlins Stats & Insights

    The Marlins are the fourth-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 3.7 runs per game (210 total).

    Miami ranks 24th in MLB with 54 total home runs.

    The Marlins’ .257 batting average is ninth-best in MLB.

    Miami strikes out 8.5 times per game, the No. 13 mark in baseball.

    The Marlins pitching staff is sixth in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Miami has the 19th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.42).

    Athletics Stats & Insights

    The Athletics have scored 200 runs (just 3.4 per game) this season, which ranks last in MLB.

    Oakland’s 57 home runs rank 21st in Major League Baseball.

    The Athletics rank last in MLB with a team batting average of just .218.

    Oakland ranks 27th in strikeouts per game (9.2) among MLB offenses.

    The Athletics have a 7.8 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 27th in baseball.

    Oakland has the 30th-ranked ERA (6.63) in the majors this season.

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    Marlins Key Players to Watch

    Cabrera (3-4 with a 5.02 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Marlins, his 12th of the season.

    Jorge Soler leads Miami in home runs (17) and runs batted in (35) this season while batting .249.

    Luis Arraez leads Miami in batting with a .382 average.

    Bryan De La Cruz is slashing .295/.348/.456 this season for the Marlins.

    Yuli Gurriel has collected 35 hits this season and has an OBP of .340. He’s slugging .406 on the year.

    Athletics Key Players to Watch

    The Athletics will hand the ball to Fujinami (2-5) for his fifth start of the season.

    Esteury Ruiz paces the Athletics with a team-high batting average of .270.

    Brent Rooker’s 11 home runs and 32 runs batted in both lead his team.

    Ryan Noda has 11 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 35 walks while batting .231.

    Shea Langeliers is hitting .212 with six doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 14 walks.

    Marlins and Athletics Injuries

    Marlins: Jazz Chisholm: 10 Day IL (Toe), Avisaíl García: 10 Day IL (Back), A.J. Puk: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Rogers: 15 Day IL (Forearm ), Johnny Cueto: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Tommy Nance: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Meyer: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Athletics: Zach Jackson: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Drew Rucinski: 15 Day IL (Illness), Mason Miller: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Dany Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Freddy Tarnok: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Kirby Snead: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Manny Piña: 60 Day IL (Wrist)

    Marlins vs. Athletics Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Marlins 6, Athletics 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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